Bars and pubs in Hertfordshire may be able to stay open until the early hours in celebration of the upcoming Royal Wedding.

The Home Office are seeking views on whether to relax licensing hours across England and Wales in order to mark the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle this spring.

After months of speculation, Clarence House announced that the couple were officially engaged at the end of November 2017.

Former actress Meghan, best known for her role in Suits, will tie the knot with Prince Harry on Saturday, May 19, 2018.

The Government wishes for everyone to be able to celebrate fully (Image: Getty Images)

A report published by the government reads: “The Royal Wedding is a national celebration and the Government wishes for everyone to be able to celebrate fully.

“It is likely that many pubs and other licensed premises will wish to open later over the Royal Wedding weekend to take advantage of the celebrations.

“Figures from the consultation on the relaxation of licensing hours for the 2011 Royal Wedding suggest that around 67 per cent of licensed premises selling alcohol for consumption on the premises close before midnight, and around 88 per cent close by 1am.”

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The government are keen to hear the views of the public – especially those who live near or work in licensed premises.

The report continues: “On coming to its final decision on whether or not to relax the licensing hours nationally, the Government will balance reducing burdens on businesses wishing to celebrate the Royal Wedding with protecting the public from potential crime, disorder and public nuisance later at night.”